Bandworm

/ˈbændwɜːrm/ noun

Definition

A parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of animals and humans, also called a tapeworm.

Etymology

From band (the worm's flat, ribbon-like shape) + worm. Named for its distinctive appearance—it looks like a flattened band or ribbon rather than a round worm.

Kelly Says

Tapeworms can grow to 30 feet long inside a person's body and were once so common that some people didn't even know they had one—they'd feel energetic because the worm was absorbing their calories!

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